Jomsom Muktinath Tour

Jomsom Muktinath Jeep tour is situated on north of Pokhara, Nepal's stunning diversity appears at its finest. The deep valleys and high mountains encircling the giant Annapurna Himal embrace a wide range of peoples and terrain, from subtropical jungle to a high, dry landscape resembling the Tibetan Plateau. This is the most popular trekking region, attracting over 75% of all trekkers (more than 30.000 annually). It's also among the tamest areas, with excellent lodges lining the main routes.The scenery and culture are top-notch, and you can avoid the peak-season crush and still get fine weather and views. The views of the mountains are spectacular, and the route actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalayan range for some curious views of the northern flanks.
After reaching Pokhara, you will fly to Jomsom early morning. You will enjoy spectacular view of Dhualgiri on left hand side and Annapurna range on right hand side of your plane. After landing at Jomsom, we drive gradual on the ridge of Kaligandai river and open desert to Gate of Upper mustang ( Kagbeni). We drive up next day, you will have the chance to visit the Hindu pilgrimage site of Muktinath (3,800m/12540ft) and wonder at the presence of 108 holy taps and mysterious natural gas fires. Driving down, You will visit "the capital of Apple" Marpha village.You shouldn't forget to test the different varieties of foods, juice and alcohol(for alcoholic people) from apple as apple fritter, apple pie, apple crumble, apple juice, apple brandy and apple cider which is probably the cheapest and best in the world. You will drive further down into the deepest gorge in the world on the Kali Gandaki River, all the way to Tatopani and its natural hot springs, where you can relax with a bathe in one of them. The sight of the bewildering Annapurana and Dhaulagiri ranges will enchant you as you approach towards Pokhara Valley by air or surface.

Jomsom Muktinath jeep tour is special designed to those travelers who don’t have enough time to explore the spectacularly vast, arid valleys in Himalayas where the Tibetan culture continues to survive and special journey to holy place Muktinath. Nepal alternative treks have started to operate Jomsom Muktinath jeep safari tour to take you there safely in short period and wonderful experience with our dedicated team.

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8 Days

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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu-Pokhara overland

Day 03: Pokhara-Jomsom fly- Drive to Kagbeni

Day 04: Drive Kagbeni-Muktinath

Day 05: Drive Muktinath -Jomsom-Marpha-Tatopani

Day 06: Drive Tatopani-Beni-Pokhara

Day 7: Drive Pokhara-Kathmandu

Day 08: Departure your home

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Arrival in Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be greeted by Nepal alternative treks Airport Representative, and transfer by private vehicle to selected hotel ( Hotel Utse or similar category) at thamel in Kathmandu then stay there overnight (1295 m./4273 ft.) on B/B basis.
In the evening, short introductory program will be organized at NATE with your trekking/tour guide and he will brief you about the trip. He will check your equipments for the trip before you leave Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu-Pokhara overland
Drive in the morning at 7:00 am to Pokhara by tourist bus for 5/6 hours. Along the drive, you will be referred to seat at the right hand side to see beautiful landscape of local village and Trishuli river. Bus will be stopped at along the way after 2 hours for breakfast and again stop for quick lunch before getting Pokhara. You will be transferred to hotel by private vehicle and stay overnight at hotel on b/b basis.
Explore around Fewa lake and Barahi temple in the evening.

Day 03: Pokhara-Jomsom fly- Drive to Kagbeni
Fly early morning to Jomsom(2713m./8952ft.) 25 minutes. You will have wonderful flight to Jomsom as Annapurna and Fishtail will be on right hand side and Dhaulagiri and other snowcapped mountains will be on your left hand side. After landing at Jomsom, drive gradual on the ridge of Kaligandai river and open desert to entry Gate of Upper mustang ( Kagbeni). Today is just one hour driving to Kagbeni for digesting the altitude then stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

Day 04: Drive Kagbeni-Muktinath
Drive up about 1100m./3630 ft. to Muktinath(3800m./12540ft.) 1:30 hour. Muktinath is an important pilgrimage place for both Hindus and Buddhists. You will Visit Vishnu Temple and Gompa. Stay overnight there at lodge on FB basis.

Day 05: Drive Muktinath -Jomsom-Marpha-Tatopani
The drive today is quite surreal as you trek along a plateau above the Kali Gandaki world`s deepest gorge. The barren landscape of this area resembles. There is a 360* panorama of peaks: Dhaulagari, Tukuche Peak, the three Nilgiris, Fang and Annapurna I.
Emerge back into subtropical forests, lush with vegetation. You will see more villages in this area; enjoy observing the everyday lives of the local village people. After walking 6 hours, you will reach to Tatopani/hot spring (1100m./3630ft.) then stay there overnight at lodge on FB basis.

In the evening, Relax with a bath in the hot spring.

Day 06: Drive Tatopani-Beni-Pokhara
Drive to Pokhara via Beni (4 hours) and then stay at selected hotel ( Hotel Panorama or similar category) nearby lake side and center of the restaurants, shops and bars. Stay on B/B basis.

Day 7: Drive Pokhara-Kathmandu
Drive 5-6 hours to Kathmandu early morning at 7:30 a.m. by tourist bus then stay at selected hotel (Hotel Utse or Similar category) at Thamel in Kathmandu on b/b basis.

Day 08: Departure your home
We provide you free transportation to international airport to departure your home.